What can a French historian's account of his country's collapse in 1940 reveal about Armenia after the 2020 war? Taline Papazian revisits Marc Bloch's “Strange Defeat” to examine leadership, society, resistance and the difficult work of national self-reflection and rebuilding.
In this episode of “State of Play”, Maria Titizian speaks with Nerses Kopalyan about whether Armenian voters are becoming more sophisticated, whether Civil Contract has evolved into a durable political party, what the election says about the opposition and the future of electoral competition.
Democracies are judged not only by those who govern, but also by the strength of those who challenge them. Reflecting on Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary election, Armine Bagiyan argues that building a credible, constructive opposition is essential to the country’s democratic consolidation.
Against the backdrop of Yerevan’s wine festival, Mikayel Zolyan explores the anxieties and hopes of post-election Armenia, the challenge of Russian interference, the responsibilities of citizenship, and what it means to shape the country’s future rather than simply watch it unfold.
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